This course is split into modules and you will receive a certificate endorsed by Nescot College at the end of the weekend. There are both theory and practical elements to the course.

We believe that there is a real need for this course in the pet sitting industry as there is nothing like it out there at the moment. We hope that by running this course we can set the standards high for pet sitters and give all clients and their pets the best service possible. We would like all pet sitters to work to a certain standard and by attending this course we believe that we can achieve this.

Registration will open at 9.45 am on each day and there will be refreshments available from 9.45 am too. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided on both days. Please note that your own pets should be left at home. There may be some outdoor working and practical animal handling so please come dressed suitably. You will receive a certificate indicating all modules you attended.

Modules will include:

Saturday

Considerations of pet sitting

Practical animal handling

Practical companion animal health care

Initial meetings: client interaction

Sunday

Introduction to cat and dog behaviour

Initial meetings: pet assessment

Learning theory and useful training

Emergency toolbox

The cost of the weekend is £200 including all materials and a buffet lunch on both days. Registered Veterinary Nurses can apply to attend just the Sunday for £100 which will include a certificate for 6 hrs CPD. Places are limited and will go quickly so book fast.

Fees for 2016 Entry

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The Animal Studies Department

Our Staff
Our Tutors are passionately committed to teaching you the latest practices in Animal Care. Many of the staff here are still very active in our industries. Our Animal Care experience ranges from working on cattle ranches in Australia and New Zealand, to veterinary nursing and re-homing for animal charities.
Our Facilities
All of the land-based courses at Nescot take place in purpose built facilities…
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